Hexachloroethane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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C-X bond formation reagent

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

67-72-1

Molecular Formula

C2Cl6

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

236.72

MDL Number

MFCD00000799

InChI Key

VHHHONWQHHHLTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

hexachloroethane, perchloroethane, ethane, hexachloro, avlothane, carbon hexachloride, hexachlorethane, mottenhexe, distokal, distopan, distopin

PubChem CID

6214

ChEBI

CHEBI:39227

SMILES

ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Melting Point

184.0°C to 190.0°C

Color

White

Density

2.0910g/mL

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Assay Percent Range

98.5% min. (GC)

Packaging

Plastic bottle

Linear Formula

Cl₃CCCl₃

Quantity

100 g

Beilstein

01,87

Specific Gravity

2.091

Merck Index

15,4715

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: 0.05g/L (22°C). Other solubilities: soluble in most common organic solvents,>50g/100mL ethanol

IUPAC Name

hexachloroethane

Formula Weight

236.74

Percent Purity

99%

Physical Form

Crystalline Powder or Crystals

Chemical Name or Material

Hexachloroethane

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF IN

EINECSNumber

200-666-4

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF IN

EINECSNumber

200-666-4

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only